Guyana
Guyana: Demerara heritage, wooden still legends, and Guyana rum mastery
From the banks of the Demerara River, Guyana rum has shaped the world’s taste for deep, molasses‑driven flavor. Tropical heat, alluvial soils, and humid maturation forge dense profiles of dark sugar, cocoa, coffee and spice. On RumX, 20,402 community reviews and a strong 8.4/10 median celebrate its character and value across everyday sippers and cask‑strength legends.
Expect oak‑polished blends and single‑still bottlings that reflect centuries of sugar‑estate craft. Whether you’re chasing an approachable El Dorado 12 or a Rare Collection powerhouse, rum from Guyana consistently delivers intensity, balance, and a memorable finish. Its historic wooden stills and masterful blending define a uniquely Demerara style prized by connoisseurs.
Popular rums from Guyana
Albion El Dorado Rare Collection AN 2004
2004 14yr 60,1%
Dark chocolate Demerara, powerful yet polished
Diamond Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 46 MDS 2008
2008 16yr 63,6%
Dark fruit, chocolate, oily cask-strength
Top rated Guyana rums
Velier Diamond Old Demerara Rum 1988
1988 18yr 59%
Rare, fruity, complex; a collector's dream.
Moon Import Port Mourant Fanciulle dell’800 1976
1976 60,8%
Rich, balanced Guyanese rum offering complex layers of flavor elegance.
Silver Seal Demerara Rum Wildlife Series No. 1 1971
1971 32yr 71,8%
Chocolate, oak, and port—richly complex, warm, perfectly balanced.
Bristol Port Mourant Very Old Demerara Rum 1975
1975 35yr 52%
Rich, warming, with an authentic plum complexity.
High Spirits Collection Port Mourant 1974
1974 59,1%
Complex, leathery, and full of dark fruit.
Whisky Krüger Port Mourant Rendsburger Bürgermeister Rum 1975
1975 32yr 56,9%
Intense, oily Demerara with integrated alcohol
Cadenhead‘s Uitvlugt GM 1974
1974 30yr 61,5%
Complex, aromatic; prunes and wood dominate.
Silver Seal Enmore Demerara Rum 1977
1977 32yr 64,4%
Intensely complex, woody, fruity, alcohol well-integrated.
Valinch & Mallet Enmore The Spirit of Art REV 1994
1994 26yr 52,5%
Dried-fruit REV with long dry finish
Flavour profile of Guyana
Most frequently mentioned flavors
RumX drinkers praise the balance of roasted sugars, cocoa, dark fruit and spice typical of Demerara profiles. El Dorado 12 is widely regarded as an accessible, high‑value starter (often 7.0–8.6/10), while Rare Collection bottlings like Albion, Skeldon and Enmore draw raves up to 9.8/10. Some find ED 15/21 a touch sweet or low in ABV, yet overall sentiment remains strong at 8.4/10.
Popular distilleries of Guyana
- Demerara Distillers Ltd 238 rums
- Albion 10 rums
- Skeldon 17 rums
- Enmore 207 rums
- Port Mourant 190 rums
- Diamond 367 rums
- Uitvlugt 169 rums
- Versailles 40 rums
All rums from Guyana
- Cadenhead‘s Uitvlugt PM 1964 36yr 69,3% RX6901
- Cadenhead‘s Uitvlugt PM 1964 36yr 70% RX3731
- Cadenhead‘s Uitvlugt (Port Mourant) 1964 30yr 73,3% RX9508
- Velier Diamond Old Demerara Rum 1988 18yr 59% RX3758
- Cadenhead‘s Uitvlugt (Port Mourant) PM PM 1964 32yr 72,10% RX10818
- Moon Import Port Mourant Fanciulle dell’800 1976 60,8% RX4049
- Velier Uitvlugt SP - ICBU 1988 17yr 52,9% RX3502
- Cadenhead‘s Enmore XPD 1971 32yr 61,8% RX2867
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